During their presentation, the committee—which included Karen Fierst of KerenOr Consultants, Aaron Lofrano of Lofrano & Sons Collision Centers, and Mike Kunkel of Team PRP—explained the matrix and highlighted some of the results.

To create the matrix, the committee developed a 30-question survey that was given to system manufacturers. The survey touched on certain aspects of each procurement model, including part availability, part conditions, part prices, real-time supplier confirmation, integration, and payment.

Fierst said that of the 10 manufacturers surveyed, all but two responded to the survey.

Fierst said a copy of the matrix was sent to all manufacturers last week.

The matrix will now reside on the CIC website as a reference tool. Fierst said the committee hopes the matrix will act as a fluid document that can be updated.

Anna Zeck is the editorial director at 10 Missions Media, where she oversees content creation for FenderBender, FIXED and Ratchet+Wrench magazines.